Peoria to drill three new groundwater wells to meet demand

The City of Peoria is undertaking a $40 million project to drill three new groundwater wells to be able to meet demand. The extra wells are to prepare for potential Colorado River water cuts as Peoria gets about 60% of their water supply from the Central Arizona Project. The groundwater wells are also needed to support the Amkor semiconductor packaging facility coming to the area. 

KTAR News covers the state’s water usage, effects of an ongoing drought and what can be done to ensure water is available for people in the state of Arizona in the future.